Bear Elite Hybrid mattress review in brief Standing at 14" tall and made from premium-grade non-toxic materials, the Bear Elite Hybrid mattress is the brand's most luxurious model yet. It comes in three firmness levels (soft, medium, and firm), with standout features including a cooling cover to prevent overheating, and a lumbar support section to reduce lower back pain. We slept on the Bear Elite Hybrid mattress in a medium firm queen size for over three weeks, testing it in all key areas: support, comfort, motion isolation, temperature regulation, edge support, and pressure relief.
Bear Mattress is one of the most popular bed brands in America so we were keen to see how its flagship offering, the Bear Elite Hybrid, stacks up against our tried and tested recommendations for this year's best mattresses for all sleepers. Here's what we discovered during our review process..
. Bear Mattress rates its medium Elite Hybrid as a 6 out of 10 on its firmness scale, and we're inclined to agree. There's minimal sinkage, which our lead tester found most comfortable for back and stomach sleeping.
It'll also suit side sleepers who don't need ample cushioning, although we'd recommend going softer if you'd like your mattress to have more give (or firmer if you need even less sinkage). We’re happy to report that the Bear Elite Hybrid does a great job with temperature regulation, creating a breathable environment throughout the night. (We tested it in Texas in July, with the air conditioner .